carolmaccas66

carolmaccas66 BSN, RN

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  1. Giving meds crushed in applesauce

    carolmaccas66 replied to anastasia158's topic in General Nursing

    Oh Lord, who has the TIME to mix every single med in separate sauce? They can still refuse to take a med half way thru, if you have mixed them and people refuse, there isn't a darn thing you can do...

  2. Can't get any calls for interviews. Ego/Esteem has dipped beyond low.

    carolmaccas66 replied to HelpMeNewGradRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Sweetheart I feel for you so much! Try all the nursing agencies, they may be able to help. Also, I know this sounds dense, but apply for non-nursing jobs till u can get a foot in the door, at least...

  3. dont say nothing at all...

    carolmaccas66 replied to purple10's topic in General Nursing

    I just say stuff now. I've got to the point where if people are outright rude to me, I tell them I'm a professional and I will not tolerate it. They calm down after that. As to rude doctors, I haven't...

  4. Another rude supervisor. What gives??

    carolmaccas66 replied to SoCalRN1970's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Don't let her win. Take her outside one day - or into a room where no-one can hear you - and confront her. Bullies don't learn unless u do this, and she will keep performing like a circus dog unless...

  5. Does Australia have a registration exam?

    carolmaccas66 replied to madascanbeRNtobe's topic in International Nursing

    Hey madascanbe, I don't think you will have problems getting hired. Just find out the emails of some of the hiring nurse managers (usually available on hospital websites), and ask them if they think u...

  6. Anyone made to actually work two more weeks when resigning during orientation?

    carolmaccas66 replied to luvapug's topic in General Nursing

    You asked 9, maybe 10 questions in ur original post. Sounds like ur not sure of much of anything. And you ARE still on orientation, which can be a very stressful and confusing time. Can I respectfully...

  7. "I didn't go to school to do X" the new mentality in nursing?

    carolmaccas66 replied to Good Morning, Gil's topic in General Nursing

    Hilarious!! I meant to say the student who said she didn't like nursing was a FINAL 3rd YEAR STUDENT on her 6 week placement. She confessed she didn't like any aspect of nursing - hadn't since she'd...

  8. First day as an RN tomorrow...sick to my stomach

    carolmaccas66 replied to Peerless's topic in General Nursing

    My advice: Go to bed early, and then the next day, get to your shift a little earlier, have a bit of a look around, get orientated to where things are, etc. Find out who ur preceptor is. Ask questions...

  9. Just got my job offer letter!

    carolmaccas66 replied to Drug's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Can u post on here any tips to help other new grads find a position? ie: what interview questions did u get asked, how did you apply (in person) etc? Perhaps your info can help other

  10. Now that I've found my calling ...

    carolmaccas66 replied to morecoffeepls's topic in General Nursing

    Even a DON here in Oz with perhaps years of experience wouldn't make $200,000 a year. If you find out how to do it, email me :) I'd really like to know what kind of nurses make that

  11. "I didn't go to school to do X" the new mentality in nursing?

    carolmaccas66 replied to Good Morning, Gil's topic in General Nursing

  12. "I didn't go to school to do X" the new mentality in nursing?

    carolmaccas66 replied to Good Morning, Gil's topic in General Nursing

    Here's another story from last week. I was caring for mainly elderly people on my shift. Well one lol rang her bell, so I went in to see RIGHT AWAY away what was wrong (she was quite demanding). This...

  13. "I didn't go to school to do X" the new mentality in nursing?

    carolmaccas66 replied to Good Morning, Gil's topic in General Nursing

    Couldn't have said this better myself. And I can't STAND it when the social workers and other acillary staff come back after a long weekend, and complain: such-and-such wasn't done for Mrs Smith and...

  14. "I didn't go to school to do X" the new mentality in nursing?

    carolmaccas66 replied to Good Morning, Gil's topic in General Nursing

    I have never understood - and never will understand - why people go into nursing not wanting to: - wash people. - change people/clean up urine/faeces. - don't like touching people. - don't like...

  15. Become a successful Nurse if you hate A&P?

    carolmaccas66 replied to Enmc412's topic in General Nursing

    Hold on, hold on, just SLOW down those horses there! You are only on ur 3rd chapter. If you look at your whole curriculum, there is a reaon you learn cell functions. You won't be able to relate this...

  16. bad nursing care rant

    carolmaccas66 replied to ashleyisawesome's topic in General Nursing

    I too had this last week. I was caring for a very obstreporous 90+ lady and she complained she'd rung 2 hours ago and I personally, didn't come into her room. Well this lady had been getting on my...

  17. bad nursing care rant

    carolmaccas66 replied to ashleyisawesome's topic in General Nursing

    May I RESPECTFULLY ask why did your friend not complain there and then to the NUM or whoever is in charge? I get a little pee'd off at people coming on here saying this and that is JUST NOT...

  18. Stress of finding a job

    carolmaccas66 replied to RoxyChic's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Try all the nursing agencies near you. Some might be able to get you a position where a hospital will train you to their standards, or apply also to places you wouldn't think of, maybe doctor's...

  19. Tylenol IV

    carolmaccas66 replied to Adri_RN's topic in Patient Medications

    We use it here all the time. It is called Perfalgan and comes in little glass bottles, which you spike with a little spiggot and a line, to get the IV running. You just give it over about 20 minutes...

  20. UK RN with Diploma-would I be EN/RN in Australia?

    carolmaccas66 replied to lisaevans's topic in Immigration Advice

    markjohn, there is Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH) and a big new one is in the process of being built. Any experience in ED or med/surg will get you a job anywhere. Nursing recruiters love nurses with ED...

  21. USA RN to Melbourne!!!

    carolmaccas66 replied to neeke816's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    I am really surprised to hear on AN that Americans are not generally liked. I've worked in different states (city & rural) and in many different units/facilities & hospitals in Oz and worked...

  22. Training courses for aged care as pre-requisite for nursing

    carolmaccas66 posted a topic in International Nursing

    hi all. i was in centrelink the other day, and they now offer free aged care training courses, which would be good for people who want to get into nursing school some day, or for those who just need...

  23. How to be an RN in Australia from having Student Visa

    carolmaccas66 replied to gielsenjochas's topic in International Nursing

    Think University of South Australia do a briging program, try www.unisa.edu.au don't know if it's external but UNISA does a lot of external nursing stuff. Also try Charles Darwin University:...

  24. Kiwi RN moving to perth

    carolmaccas66 replied to Diggs's topic in International Nursing

    howdy ange, here is some general info i made up for the an site. if u want to know anything specific, let me know. cheers. caz i have just left perth (for various reasons), and it is an absolutely...

  25. Job Predicament- Need Advice!

    carolmaccas66 replied to ernbot's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand why you think the other institution would mark you as ineligible for re-hire? Sweetie, once you get experience where you are ANYBODY will hire you, especially a facility with the...